Acquisition Program Engineer- Materials with Security Clearance
Essential Job Functions
Warhead & Mechanical Systems Engineering
Assist with the design, development, qualification, and testing of warheads, including mechanical design, manufacturing, energetic fills, and aircraft integration. Support penetration modeling (e.g., Penetration Curve / PENCURV), fragmentation and penetration performance analysis, and stress and fatigue analysis.Execute insensitive munitions evaluation and compliance in accordance with MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-2105C. Materials Engineering & Testing
Provide materials engineering support, including identifying suitable materials, advising on material composition/processing, and developing or improving fabrication and processing techniques. Perform testing and evaluation of materials, corrosion control, and failure analysis.Contribute to developing or revising inspection techniques, specification standards, and maintenance procedures across the full product life cycle. Programmatic & Systems Support
Provide risk management, technical problem-solving, and decision analysis. Support configuration management and technical documentation development across program baselines. Required QualificationsCitizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer requirements. Security Clearance: Current Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Education & Experience: PhD in a related discipline + 3+ years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science in a related discipline + 5+ years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor of Science in a related discipline + 10+ years of relevant experience.
Core Technical Skills & Experience: Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or similar engineering environments. Demonstrated experience supporting system development, integration, and/or sustainment activities. Desired Qualifications
Current Active Top Secret clearance. Direct experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems). In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series compliance.